The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present “Les Solistes” once again in their Spring concerts “off-season” finale. This smaller group of talented musicians will perform a special repertoire of virtuoso classical and popular music on April 7 and 8,...
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the second week of October in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
South Lake Technology Resource Center (SLTRC) celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Sterling and Benita Reed of Vibrantek partnered with Evelisse Bookhout at Hands of Hope America to open South...
October Library Plant: Clermont Garden Club member, Teresa Alvarez, (shown with Cooper Librarian Amy Hand) has brought a “Chlorophytum comosum” also known as spider plant, to display at the library this October. This plant is very easy to grow and...
Show Mother Nature some love on Saturday, April 23 at Clermont’s Earth Day and Lake Clean-Up Festival at Lake Hiawatha Preserve.
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 on about 2,000 college campuses to promote ecology and respect for...
Doris Bloodsworth, a longtime South Lake resident, historian, Pulitzer-nominated writer, and named Lake County Historian of the Year has been presenting a preview of the upcoming book, "Clermont: From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions" to civic...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host two musical acts in May as part of its Cooper Concert Series.
Jubilant Strings will perform at the Library on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room 108. Jubilant...
The Clermont Garden Club will be holding its Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, November 16 from 9 am - 2 pm at its the Clermont Garden Cub, located at 849 West Avenue, near downtown Clermont.
The sale features plants...
To all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, all the women in the world who have made a positive impact on the people they love.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
The City of Clermont’s new Kehlor Recreation Center is complete, and the public is invited to a ribbon-cutting and open house at 10 am on November 15 at 466 W. Minneola Ave. in Downtown Clermont.
After the ribbon-cutting, attendees will...
The 2022 Lake County Community Service Awards ceremony was recently held at the Venetian Center in Leesburg.
“The Chamber is proud to have successful and outstanding business and individuals to nominate and even more thrilled to have them be...
When the days grow short and the summer fades and there’s a bit of a chill – why not get cozy with a great book or DVD? The monthly Friends of the Cagan Crossings Library Book sale is Saturday,...
On Friday, May 27th, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, the city of Groveland will host a Memorial Day Ceremony and free breakfast in honor of community veterans.
The event will be held at the Puryear Building & Veteran's Park,...
The following students were nominated by their instructors because of their outstanding academic achievement, honorable work ethic, great attitude, and their involvement at school and in the community. The students of the month received a certificate of achievement, a...
by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
Last Friday, Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks led a coffee and conversation meeting with many local politicians, residents, and special guests at Cheezer's Palace in downtown Clermont. Parks welcomed special guest Daniel Webster, US...
Thrive Clermont will host its first-ever Winter Festival, a one-of-a-kind event geared towards honoring its Circle Member supporters and volunteers for aiding in the mission of empowering teens to succeed. This event which doubles as a fundraiser to fund...
OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland invites visitors to explore its new joint history and art exhibition: “Old Town Road” and “Land, Water, Air” at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center. An open house will be...
The following is in response by Pulte Homes to an article submitted by Steve Smith of New Beginnings to the South Lake Tablet.
submitted by Kathleen Hugo, representing Pulte Homes
This is in response to the article titled “Affordable Housing in...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 flew 17 youngsters at a Young Eagles event at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida on Saturday, December 21, just four days before Christmas.
The Young Eagles and...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
A fun day with the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County and their annual Day in the Park festival was a huge success after a two-year break due to Covid. The event was...
Michael's Foundation is hosting a Summer Splash Party on July 16th from 1 pm - 5 pm at 11105 Autumn Lake, Clermont for veterans and their families and friends. RSVP@michaels-foundation.org
Looking for additional information, visit their WEBSITE Michael's Foundation
Michael’s Foundation...
Downtown Clermont Mega Food Truck Rally will take place Saturday, January 11 from 2 pm – 9 pm. There will be a wide variety of food, entertainment by Anita Drink Bank, a Rock Climbing Wall, Kid Zone, crafters, and...
Thanksgiving approaches on November 24th, it’s important to remember that some foods can be dangerous for pets. Veterinarian Jamie Freyer (DVM) shares her advice on safe food for pets during this holiday season:
Safe alternatives:
Green beans (raw)
Carrots (unseasoned)
...
July 13 is National French Fry Day and many fast-food chains and casual dining restaurants are giving away free fries to celebrate.
Here are a few of the restaurants celebrating with FREE Fries
McDonald's - Free large fry when you order...
Lake County hosted a public hearing for the County Road 455 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study on Jan. 28. The study is helping to develop and evaluate proposed transportation solutions on a new alignment from Schofield Road to...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) has appointed Helen G. Sneed, Principal Partner of Drive The Goal, LLC, to serve as interim CEO.
Sneed will work with the UWLS Executive Leadership and staff to design a senior management talent...
Tomorrow, Saturday, July 23rd, from 10 am-2 pm, the Groveland Police Department will be hosting a fundraising event at Toole’s Ace Hardware in Groveland (1007 SR 50, Groveland, FL. 34736) called ‘Christmas in July Toy Drive & Outdoor Expo!’
The...
The first Friends of Cooper Memorial Library book sale of the new decade will be held February 7 - February 11. Works from all major literary genres will be available. Browse through thousands of hardbacks, paperbacks, and audiobooks to...
Tuesday, November 29, began a new phase in Clermont City Government. At the City Council meeting, Timothy Bates left his position as Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member after 10 years of service to the city; Michael Gonzalez, a...
Fall into the Holidays at the Makers Market on October 15 from 5 pm - 9 pm featuring Live Entertainment, Food, Raffles and more.
On October 15 from 9 am - 3 pm enjoy lots of activities including a Craft...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
It was a very busy day at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 hangar at Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL on Saturday, January 18, 2020 as Young Eagles took to the sky.
Volunteer chapter...
Big box retailers who ramp up staffing for the holiday season appear to have fewer opportunities for job seekers this year. A recent report from the National Retail Federation indicates that retailers will be hiring anywhere from 450,000 to 600,000 seasonal...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with Lake County Schools will be holding the Youth Construction Academy Ground Breakings on Leesburg High, South Lake High, and Eustis High School’s new home construction projects.
Leesburg High School will enter its...
Cheryl Bedingfield addressed members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont on the Police Unity Tour and National Law Enforcement Week. Cheryl said that the Police Unity Tour is a multiagency bike ride with participants from all over the USA. ...
submitted by The Animal League
Hi Friends! My name is Jack Frost and I am a 2-year-old, 46 pound, Bluetick Hound Blend. I am such a friendly guy and I love to play with everyone! I hope you have some...
Lake County, FL – Lake County Fire Rescue (LCFR) has selected Battalion Chief Tony Cuellar as the new Deputy Chief Operations, effective August 28.
The interview panel reviewed multiple candidates for the position during the selection process. Once the interviews...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historic Society
Clermont City Manager, Darren Gray, was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. Along with Public Information Officer, Kathryn Deen, Darren reviewed all the progress that is being...
Below are Featured Events at Cooper Memorial Library This February
The Friends Opera Club: Macbeth
Monday, January 23 | 1:45 - 5 pm
For Adults - The Friends Opera Club invites students and the public to attend educational programs, classes, and discussions...
Article by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
On August 31, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a public meeting regarding the plans for repaving a 12-mile segment of SR19. The project will be completed starting in early 2024. The...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County in collaboration with the Lake County School Board will be offering immunizations at the following schools for students who will be entering 7th grade in the 2020/2021 school year:
Umatilla Middle ...
submitted by the South Lake Art League
South Lake Art League (SLAL) president Lisa Harris and show director Kathy Henderson announce that its Elementary School Art Show is now on display through February 5th at the South Lake Art Gallery,...
This lecture spotlights five essential themes that have particular import for genealogical study and research in the West Indies. Within this context, a sweeping history of the West Indies is revealed, the peoples who inhabited the region are identified, and major...
The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) had a working meeting at IHOP to continue to plan their up-coming YARD SALE that will be held at their Clubhouse on Saturday, April 4th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The CWC Clubhouse...
Article by Marty Proctor, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Groveland is on the way to becoming a DarkSky community. Cherrylake Tree Farm has hundreds of acres of trees growing quietly, especially at night. Put the two together and you get a Star Party....
submitted by Martin Rohleder "Mr. Roh", ERHS Technical Theatre Director
Boeing Boeing is a hilarious, crazy comedy about a business man in the 1960s that is engaged to 3 flight attendants and has a system to ensure that the women...
Based on the guidance issued by the CDC regarding large gatherings and for the safety of our communities, All Belk Stores will be temporarily closed to customers beginning 6pm on March 17 thru March 30.
Continue to shop at any...
By Mr. Alex Griffiths, Middle School Social Studies Teacher
This past fall semester, seventh graders at Montverde Academy learned about Europeans exploring other continents, ending the semester with how England came to control land in North America between the Mississippi...
The Clermont Police Department presents its annual Halloween event!
This year the event will take place at Waterfront Park on Friday, October 28, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm!
There will be a variety of Halloween-decorated stations handing out candy and...
As part of Lake County’s ongoing effort to promote public health and safety, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ March 24 meeting at 9 am will be held via teleconference, as authorized by Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Executive Order...
by Marty Proctor,
Tonight, February 25, The East Ridge HS Knights, Boys Soccer Team played the Newsome Wolves in a hard-fought final game for the State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland. The Knights won the game 3-0 and...